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Re: Membrane Tube end caps
Ken Powers SV Aquarius
Just after buying Aquarius I had new membranes installed, and the white nylon end caps were no good, so I had them replaced them with brand new black ones from Dessalator. Two years later in New Zealand I had to get one new one custom made because the high pressure connector that goes between the two end caps was leaking. The end cap had several cracks at that connection. Anyway, I think there has to be a better solution for the end caps and the tubes to hold the membranes, but the high pressure pumps from Dessalator are amazing!
Just one opinion. Aquarius SM2K #262 Still stuck in Phuket Thailand
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Peter, I added you. You need to cast the vote yourself. I cannot do that for you. CLICK HERE TO VOTE: Vote Now
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B&G LED Replacement
Does anyone have a source for a replacement LED for a B&G Hydra 2000 8-button display?
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us
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Re: tb/custom broker BRISBANE/COOMERA QLD AUSTRALIA/AYOGF
To all, non-AUSTRALIAN, AMEL owners planning to bring major parts, equipment into AUSTRALIA tax-free under the international customary “YACHTS IN TRANSIT” schedule.
Following up on my earlier messages on the forum of my problems of importing “tax free” parts into AUSTRALIA under “YACHT IN TRANSIT” below are the Emails I exchanged with Bob WALLACE several weeks ago. Bob gave me explicit permission to share our Emails on the AYOG Forum. I highlighted the essential part in yellow.
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Sure no worries You can get the dty gst back but not until you left Australia With the smaller consignments you can use the under$1000 rule and get in without duty and gst and all the drama. So if you had say an order of $2000 you could get the supplier to pack them in 2 packages and send by airmail on different days and when they got here they would just be delivered to your address as long as they declared each package has a value of goods under A$1000
regards
Bob Wallace Managing Director Wallace International Pty Ltd 07 32127233 0419748522
From: Teun BAAS [mailto:teun@...]
Sent: Friday, 3 April 2020 2:52 PM To: Bob Wallace Cc: SHED i16; info@... Subject: RE: BIMS 73579-2019 - Reporting position SV AMELIT/HOMEAFFAIRS [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Hi Bob,
Hope all is well with your family, staff and you in these trying times.
Thanks for your Email – really a lot of work you put into this and wondering if it is worth the hassle as this time I can really substantially reduce/avoid bringing parts in. I am only glad that I had about USD150K worth of parts (VOLVO engine; sails; custom built dinghy; electric furlers; complete new navigation equipment etc.) imported in NEW CALEDONIA and VANUATU and not AUSTRALIA!!!
Would you be OK if I shared your information on the AMEL YACHT OWNERS GROUP Forum as that other AMEL owners are aware what to expect when they come to AUSTRALIA?
Have a great weekend.
Best Regards Teun April 2, 2020 21:50:49
From: Bob Wallace <rwallace@...>
Hi Teun, I have taken this as high as it goes in Canberra and I am afraid that none of the them want to commit to a decision and they have disregarded the correspondence written by Officer Smith as he is not the person that has the authority to advise you of this’ However I still strongly believe that we can apply section 162 for these goods on arrival which allows for goods to be imported by a temporary resident under security that the goods will be exported within 12 months or such time as the ABF allows. This is similar to the Control Permit which applies to your yacht and you MUST report these goods and identify them when you leave the country with the yacht. Australian Border Force (ABF) have advised that the goods MAY fall under section 162 but they will not give me specific permission in your case until the goods actually arrive. They are not committing on this as the wording under section 162 is the MAY give permission to enter under section 162. Technically this means that each case is judicated on arrival and as I don’t have an actual shipment they wont give me a decision. So what we need to do is for you to order your shipment and get an invoice and a list of all the components you wish to order and get a copy of that invoice to me. Can you also get them to advise approximately the weights and measurements of the package that it would be shipped in. Once we have that then we can then see exactly the best way to deal with this. I would think in the current climate you are going to have problems with your supplier due to lockdowns in Europe. There is also a large shortage of aircraft carrying cargo to Australia and the courier companies such as FEDEX etc are price gouging so you may have to put on hold for while anyway. The other way to send them is by Parcels Post if your supplier is prepared to do but that will depend on the size and weight of the goods. The limitation of Parcels Post is 20 kg per carton and in most cases its more economic with around a 9 day delivery time. We can discus this after you have advised exactly what you are going to consign etc. as we may be able to suggest other ways to get around the ABF provisions.
I realise that the way the world is at the moment that you may not be able to even get any response out of Europe and will wait for your response
Kind regards
Bob Wallace Managing Director Wallace International Pty Ltd Ph 07-32127233 FAX 07-33996722 Mobile 0419 748522 Web : http//www.wallaceintl
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Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
Currently on the hard in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA April 21, 2020 17:50:27
USA cell: +1 832 477 8842 AUSTRALIA cell: +61 5951 8909
You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Teun BAAS via Groups.Io
Evening Penny & Bob,
Just called WALLACE International as you suggested.
Asked for Bob and after being screened by 2 people who were clearly not very keen to let me talk to Bob 😊 – until I mentioned your names and then I was transferred immediately to Bob; like the Red Sea parted for Moses.
Bob agreed completely that what I was looking for was NO problem and was surprised that Ryan KNAGGS (who works in the same building as he does) informed me otherwise.
Problem solved & thanks for the help in getting my AMEL parts into AUSTRALIA.
Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
On the hard in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA March 4, 2020 20:01:14
USA cell: +1 832 477 8842 AUSTRALIA cell: +61 5951 8909
You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT
From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Teun BAAS via Groups.Io
Hi Penny & Bob,
Greatly appreciate your help. I will try to get in touch with Bob WALLACE as my exchange with:
Ryan Knaggs
Wallace International 130 Riverside Place Morningside QLD 4170 PO BOX 678 Bulimba QLD 4171 Ph: +61 7 3212 7233
was fruitless. I am not sure but believe that Ian MACKENZIE (the broker in my marina/yard who referred me to WALLACE International) told me that Bob retired recently?
Completely agree with your “You can do free clearance for personal boat in transit, pleasure craft.“
Will let you know how it worked out. Thanks again for the help.
Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA March 4, 2020 19:41:02
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From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of PENELOPE CONNOR via Groups.Io
Hi Teun, I have just got back online after crossing and see you are wanting to get some bits for boat in transit in Queensland. Ask to speak to “Bob Wallace” at Wallace International in Bris. If he does not look after you let me know, I will call him! Bob knows all about imports into QLD for everything, he started the business in the 70’s. You can do free clearance for personal boat in transit, pleasure craft. Best Regards
Barry and Penny Connor “SV Lady Penelope II” Amel 54. #17 Le MARIN anchorage. Martinique
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Hi Bill
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Please put me on the list. I like this idea of an virtual event. Schedule is fine for me, Topics 2 and 6 are my favourites. Thx Peter SM 003 / Neustadt i.H. (Sent from mobile device)
Am 21.04.2020 um 17:39 schrieb CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...>:
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Re: Membrane Tube end caps
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi, I echo the call to be careful when dismissing the equipment Amel has installed. while everyone has their own experiences of a variety of Amel systems and equipment it must always be remembered that few of us are perfect, I certainly am not and our poor experience could be operator error. I have had many of those myself over the years. The water-maker is an item that we pull apart and reassemble ourselves. There are multiple chances of error. eg the 0 rings used, the 0 ring installation, the tension on the through bolts, too tight too loose, uneven. poor installation of the pipe work. over tightened, under tightened wrong flushing technique, wrong chemicals used, chemicals use in the wrong way, in my experience any chemical is unnecessary. The list of possibilities is almost endless. Even installation of the membranes the wrong way round. When we got our SM in 2008 I was terrified of the water-maker. I took advice from the wise heads on the forum and found it quite simple and am no longer frightened of it but still approach it with caution because there are many chances of error.. However many other people on other forums have created an almost mystical aura on the subject. Kind Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 22 April 2020 at 10:58 hanspeter baettig <hanspeter.baettig@...> wrote:
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Re: Membrane Tube end caps
Porter McRoberts
Expensive. But I’ve had nothing but top notch support froM desalator as well. Weekends, evenings in France doesn’t matter. And fast delivery.
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Porter A54-152
On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:59 PM, hanspeter baettig <hanspeter.baettig@...> wrote:
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Re: Membrane Tube end caps
Mohammad Shirloo
I would highly recommend Martin Dee Jon of Dessalator. He can be reached at +34-637-890-333 or +33-607-346-511. We have always found him to be responsive and knowledgeable in the past 5 years.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Ian Townsend via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 4:39 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Membrane Tube end caps
I have tried to use the Florida Dessalator service company called Multi-Tech. For those of us in North America, I would not recommend them at all. Did not return several calls or emails. Finally, I went to their location at Lauderdale Marine Center. I talked to a staff member and never got any follow-up or return call. Waste of time.
S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Bahamas
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Re: Membrane Tube end caps
I have tried to use the Florida Dessalator service company called Multi-Tech. For those of us in North America, I would not recommend them at all. Did not return several calls or emails. Finally, I went to their location at Lauderdale Marine Center. I talked to a staff member and never got any follow-up or return call. Waste of time. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Bahamas
On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:58 PM, hanspeter baettig <hanspeter.baettig@...> wrote:
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Re: Membrane Tube end caps
John Clark
Han, I had end caps made out of delrin in St Martin. The machine shop is E&Msc. It is behind Lagoonies. The machinist made a few changes to beef them up. I have run them now for two years with no issues. John Clark SV Annie. SM 37 St Thomas USVI
On Tue, Apr 21, 2020, 6:59 PM hanspeter baettig <hanspeter.baettig@...> wrote: Jean-Pierre
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Re: Membrane Tube end caps
hanspeter baettig
Jean-Pierre
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I think it‘s unfair to broadcast such negative things about Desal, . Amel is still installing Desal Watermakers and I had very good experiances with SAV Dessalator. Mr Wagner jun. and his team is helpful and have a amazing knowledge about H2O makers. So pls. we know us , be specific what was your problem with SAV. Maybe I can help you, cause I have a very good contact with Wagner best en confinité à St. Martin Hanspeter Tamango 2 SM16 ------ Original Nachricht ------ Am Montag, 20. Apr, 2020 um 20:55, Germain Jean-Pierre schrieb: Hi Bill, Thanks. I also took the entire holder to the shop… to verify the interior measurements. I suspect the new ones will be made to a closer tolerance. Dessalator after sales service has been non existent. Cheers,
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Keith, done, sent you a private email
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Keith Tice
Hi Bill,
Please add me to the list, to Listen and to Watch. Thanks, Keith, SY Bikini, SM 282
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Will do. You will receive a direct email. Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com Yacht School Calendar: www.preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html
On Tue, Apr 21, 2020, 3:31 PM Laurie McCall <laurie.mcreid@...> wrote:
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Laurie McCall
Hi Bill Please add my husband and me at Laurie.mcreid@... Future SM owners Laurie & John Ottawa, Ontario
On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 11:39 AM CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Paul, I sent a private email to you
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I would be interested to participate
Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259
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Re: Switch on Bilge Float Tube
Hallo I am interested in your system with the IDN Optical Bilge Sensors and the Control Board on the ACROBAT II can you tell me where I can buy them? Fair winds Heinz, SY Quetzal, SM 2000, 292 Whangarei New Zealand, Still in Lockdown
Von: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Im Auftrag von Ian Townsend
Gracias Diego. I think this must be an old high water alarm and will be removing it. If I find it is something different then I will post on the forum.
I installed a separate system next to the AC pump last year (per Bill Rouse's photo).
Loca Lola II SM153 Fort Lauderdale, FL
On Apr 21, 2020, at 4:44 AM, Diego de Miguel (Sailing Living Lab) Amel Sharki <diegodemiguelmurillo@...> wrote:
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Patrick McAneny
Bill, Diane just signed me up with zoom, would not mine trying it out,but it sounds as though its getting a little crowded , add me only if there is room,otherwise I will gladly wait til the next go at it.
Thanks,
Pat
SM Shenanigans
-----Original Message-----
From: CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Notification <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Sent: Tue, Apr 21, 2020 11:52 am Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] ZOOM Meeting of Members #zoom M,
Thanks. I only hope that it isn't a fiasco. We have between 60 & 70 signed up....GULP!
On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 10:45 AM Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:
Nice work Bill. Very organized and thorough.
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M, Thanks. I only hope that it isn't a fiasco. We have between 60 & 70 signed up....GULP!
On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 10:45 AM Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote: Nice work Bill. Very organized and thorough.
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